First Children Encyclopedia

(Marvins-Underground-K-12) #1

What is the world’s most poisonous frog?


The living world


138


Amphibians are different


from reptiles in that they


have smooth skin with no


scales. They are born in


water then live on land


or in water when


they grow up.


Colourful creatures
Many amphibians are incredibly
colourful creatures. Some are
spotted, others are striped and
some are just very bright.

Amazing skin


Most adult amphibians, such as this


salamander, can breathe through


their skin as well as their lungs.


In order for the skin to


breathe it has to be kept


moist, which is why


most amphibians


like to live


near water.


The world of amphibians

S
ome f
rogs

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Amphibian family
There are three groups
in the amphibian family.
Frogs and toads: these
amphibians have no tail
and big back legs.
Newts and salamanders:
these lizard-shaped animals
live on land or in water.
Caecilians: these
worm-like creatures
have no legs.
Become
an expert
142-143 The world
of non-insects
1 44-145 The world
of fish
Fire
salamander
Frog

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